Being an only child has really been terrible. I grew up in the midwest, in the 50s and 60s. I hated when every year in class, we would have to go around the room and talk about our siblings. Well, of course I ddin't have any, and there was really nobody else in my shoes, so...

I would also like to hear from other 'only children'
When I was growing up and people found out I was an only child, their first response was I must be spoiled.
Hardly.
I did chores, I had to earn my allowance, which for many years was a quarter a day.
I don't even think I...

An only child is a rare find amongst other only children...perhaps it is because we are always forced to move around. Growing up with a single parent could also be part of it as I was a product of both (an only child & a single parent). When I was younger I found my...